cwlff

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • clwff

Etymology

Derived from Vulgar Latin colpum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kʊlf/

Noun

cwlff m (plural cwlffiau or cylffau, diminutive cwlffyn or cyllfyn)

  1. lump, chunk
    Synonyms: darn, tamaid, lwmp, clamp, talp

Mutation

Mutated forms of cwlff
radical soft nasal aspirate
cwlff gwlff nghwlff chwlff

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cwlff”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “cwlff”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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